Curbside Leaf and Yard Collection

All Questions/Concerns regarding Leaf and Yard Collection can be directed to
Emterra Environmental at 1-888-597-1541

Fall 2026 - Week A

Areas Served: Arnott and Gifford Drives, Bridgenorth, Emerald Isle, Ennismore (settlement), Havelock, Norwood, Terraview Heights, Woodland Acres, Youngstown

Dates of Collection: 

October 5 to 9, 2026
October 19 to 23, 2026
November 2 to 6, 2026
November 16 to 20, 2026

Fall 2026 - Week B

Areas Served: Donwood, Keene, Lakefield, Lang, Millbrook, North Monaghan

Dates of Collection: 

October 12 to 16, 2026
October 26 to 30, 2026
November 9 to 13, 2026
November 23 to 27, 2026

Instructions:

1. Collect leaves, plants, brush, tree clippings and pumpkins (seasonal) in paper bags or reusable garbage containers with the lids off

  • Materials in plastic bags will not be collected

2. Bundle branches no larger than 1m x 30cm (3 ' x 1 ')

  • Whole trees will not be collected - please ensure they follow instructions above

3. Place leaf and yard waste as close as possible to the edge of the road or at the curb or at the boulevard of a public street (within 1 metre), in front of the property without obstructing roadway, sidewalk and/or mail delivery.

4. Place leaf and yard waste to the right-hand side of the laneway when approaching the roadway for easy visibility by the collection contractor.

5. Place at the roadside before 7am on the Monday of your collection week. 

Collection may occur any day from Monday to Friday, not necessarily on garbage or recycling day.

There are no limits and no tags required for leaf and yard materials.

Please visit our Leaf and Yard Collection Maps page to view the collection zones.

Contact Us

Contact Peterborough County
470 Water Street
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3M3

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

Phone: 705-743-0380/1-800-710-9586
Fax: 705-876-1730
info@ptbocounty.ca